Are you feeling overwhelmed by screen time? Ever wondered about the impact of chronic screen use on your mental and physical health? In episode 50 of Counterculture Health, hosts Jen McWaters and Kaitlin Reed chat with Abby Payne, a registered nurse turned screen time and nervous system coach, who shares her journey from nursing to becoming a digital detox advocate. Discover Abby's countercultural approach to combating tech overwhelm through neuroscience, trauma-informed education, and spiritual practices.We dive deep into the addictive nature of social media and the importance of preventative care in a reactive healthcare system. Abby shares practical strategies to reduce screen time, including tech tools like ScreenZen and minimalist phone setups. Learn how to model healthy screen habits for children and explore the growing recognition of screen addiction. Tune in for practical tips and insights to reclaim your time and mental space. Visit Abby’s Substack, Moss on the Rocks, for more on living slowly and engaging with nature. Don’t miss this enlightening discussion! Abby Payne's Bio:Abby is a Registered Nurse turned Screen Time & Nervous System Coach. After growing disillusioned with Western medicine’s focus on disease rather than true health, she became passionate about addressing one of today’s most overlooked risks to wellbeing: chronic screen use.Blending neuroscience, trauma-informed education, and spiritual practices, Abby guides people back to presence, peace, and purpose through her Digital Detox program. She teaches a no-willpower approach to setting tech boundaries and shares stress-regulation tools to support nervous system health in our constantly connected world.Abby’s work is all about helping people break free from tech overwhelm and build lasting habits for better mental and emotional health. Special Offer From Abby: Free Stop the Scroll Masterclass: https://www.nurseabbyllc.com/masterclass Learn about the Digital Detox Program and book a consultation: https://www.nurseabbyllc.com/digital-detoxConnect with Abby: Website: https://www.nurseabbyllc.com Substack: https://mossontherocks.substack.com/
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